About the artist

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the funk and soul band the Commodores and then launched a solo career in 1982. He also co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. Richie has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He is also a five-time Grammy Award winner. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

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Initially, Lionel Richie might not seem like the most likely candidate for a country album, but don't forget that the former Commodore is also the man who penned "Lady," Kenny Rogers' biggest solo single ever—and, as the album title implies, Richie heard his share of country growing up in Alabama in the '50s and '60s. Richie shared the spotlight with Akon and Ne-Yo on his last album, but here he duets with Nashville A-listers old and new, taking his own pop and R&B classics down a country road. Steel guitar and some husky interjections from Jason Aldean don't hurt "Say You, Say Me" a bit, while Willie Nelson ambles into "Easy" like it was written for him. Richie even gets his chance to chime in with Kenny on a revamped "Lady."

Just Go is the ninth studio album by Lionel Richie. The album was slated to be released in US on March 10, 2009, but was pushed back to May 19, 2009. In the UK, the album was released as scheduled on March 16, 2009. The International release date was March 13, 2009. Akon and Ne-Yo share in the writing duties for the new album, along with Norwegian production team StarGate. Just Go also has contributions from songwriter Johntá Austin and The-Dream. Although Richie did not write a song for the album, he did write "Eternity", which is also included on the tribute album Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise.The album debuted at #24 on Billboard 200 and #9 on R&B Chart. As of May 2012, the album has sold 95,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Coming Home is the eighth studio album by Lionel Richie, released on September 12, 2006 by The Island Def Jam Music Group. It debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, becoming his biggest hit album since 1986's Dancing on the Ceiling. As of May 2012, the album has sold 449,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.The music video for "I Call It Love" features his daughter, Nicole Richie.

Just for You is the seventh studio album by Lionel Richie, released on March 8, 2004 in the UK, and May 4, the same year in the US. Released shortly after Richie's divorce from his second wife, the album featured Richie in collaboration with singers and musicians from different backgrounds. It received mixed reviews, with much of the criticism targeted at the album's lyrics. It sold 207,000 copies and peaked at #22 on the American Billboard 200.

Just for You is the seventh studio album by Lionel Richie, released on March 8, 2004 in the UK, and May 4, the same year in the US. Released shortly after Richie's divorce from his second wife, the album featured Richie in collaboration with singers and musicians from different backgrounds. It received mixed reviews, with much of the criticism targeted at the album's lyrics. It sold 207,000 copies and peaked at #22 on the American Billboard 200.

Renaissance is the sixth studio album by Lionel Richie, released on October 16, 2000. Bonus tracks on international copies include "Shout It To The World", "Just Can't Say Goodbye", and "Angel." "Tonight" was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.

Dancing on the Ceiling is the third solo studio album by American singer Lionel Richie, released on August 5, 1986. The album was originally to be titled Say You, Say Me, after the Academy Award-winning track of the same name, but it was renamed to a different track's title after Richie rewrote the album. The album was released to generally positive reviews and warm sales, peaking at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and selling 4 million copies. Following the album's release Richie went on a long hiatus, releasing his first album of entirely new material ten years later.

Can't Slow Down is the second solo studio album by American recording artist Lionel Richie. It was released on October 11, 1983 by Motown Records. It has sold over 20 million copies, and is Richie's most successful album. Five singles were released from Can't Slow Down, all of which hit the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including two that reached #1: "All Night Long" and "Hello". The album also won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1985.

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